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Ancient iPod gets a fresh start

My Problem

My iPod 4G was seven years old with the original battery. I thought it was a good time to install a fresh one although the original battery still held a charge. I use this iPod on my motorcycle for musical entertainment and wanted to ensure that it would continue on with me for many more trips. I like this model because it has the external jack on top so that charging it and using a remote with it is easier.

My Fix

Opening the case of a seven year old unit that had traveled close to 100,000 miles in dusty road conditions while on a motorcycle took a bit of effort. After opening the case changing the battery took a few minutes following the instructions. I made the battery wiring placement easier by removing one tiny screw holding down the mini plug board thus allowing the wire to be placed easily under this board. I had to carefully peel the original battery from the case as it was held down by some sort of adhesive. I used the included tools and also the ifixit Sesamo tool to open the case.

My Advice

Take your time and work carefully to minimize scratching the plastic upper case. The plastic tools can be dulled so I used the Sesamo to begin the process.

Written August 28, 2012

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Minnesotans,

Right now, Minnesota has a chance to pass the first Fair Repair bill in the nation.
We have a chance to guarantee our right to repair electronics—like smartphones, computers, and even farm equipment.
We have a chance to help the environment and stand up for local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out by manufacturers.

We've been working with local repair companies, non-profit refurbishers, and tech-savvy politicians to come up with a solution. And they've done just that — Minnesota is the first state to consider a Fair Repair Bill.

If you agree with us, find out who represents you in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Tell them you support the bipartisan Fair Repair Bill, HF 1048. Tell them that you believe repair
should be fair, affordable, and accessible.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear New Yorkers,

Right now, New York has a chance to pass the first Fair Repair bill in
the nation. We have a chance to guarantee our right to repair electronics—like
smartphones, computers, and even farm equipment. We have a chance to help
the environment and stand up for local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop
repair shops that keep getting squeezed out by manufacturers.